home canning

Home canning season is here: Follow safe practices to avoid botulism and other foodborne illnesses

As gardens begin producing tomatoes, green beans, peppers and other summer favorites, many home cooks are preparing to preserve their harvest through canning. Home canning can be a safe and

By News Desk

/ 15 Jun 2026

Home canning season is here: Follow safe practices to avoid botulism and other foodborne illnesses

The importance of safe home canning: Avoiding the dangers of improper practices

Home canning is a cherished tradition for many, offering a way to preserve the bounty of the garden and enjoy it year-round. However, improper canning techniques can lead to

By News Desk

/ 29 Jul 2024

The importance of safe home canning: Avoiding the dangers of improper practices

Montana: Keep dark kitchens in the light

— OPINION — When do dark kitchens need the sanitizing light of local consumer safety oversight? Never, according to Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte, Republican, and Sen. Greg Hertz, R-Polson. This is

By Guest Opinion

/ 24 May 2023

Montana: Keep dark kitchens in the light

Study reveals botulism impact in Italy

Italian researchers have looked at botulism trends over two decades including a large outbreak in 2020. Italy has one of the highest botulism rates in Europe with one factor being

By Joe Whitworth

/ 14 Jan 2023

Penn State Extension offers live webinar canning classes

Whether it was the extra time at home because of the pandemic, DIY trends or rising grocery prices, there has been an increase in home food preservation. The benefits of

By News Desk

/ 28 May 2022

Penn State Extension offers live webinar canning classes

Suspected botulism death prompts warning about home-canned food

Public health officials in Washington state are urging people to practice safe procedures for home canning after a man died during the weekend. The man, from Grays Harbor County, was

By News Desk

/ 27 Apr 2022

Suspected botulism death prompts warning about home-canned food

Studies stress botulism education in Romania and Italy

Two studies in different European countries have both emphasized the need to improve consumer awareness and education to prevent botulism. The first study looked at epidemiological data on foodborne botulism

By News Desk

/ 26 Sep 2021

Studies stress botulism education in Romania and Italy

Researchers look at 60 years of botulism data in Ukraine

Eliminating foodborne botulism in Ukraine will only be possible with an end to home canning and state control of commercial canned products, according to a study. Researchers assessed foodborne botulism

By News Desk

/ 5 Aug 2021

Researchers look at 60 years of botulism data in Ukraine

Alert in Colorado warns people to be aware of botulism risks; 5 sick

Public health officials in Colorado are warning the public to be aware of the dangers of foodborne botulism poisoning amid an investigation of several cases in the state. Colorado Department

By News Desk

/ 4 Dec 2020

Alert in Colorado warns people to be aware of botulism risks; 5 sick

STOP shines a light under the baskets and benches at farmers markets

Commentary Editor’s note: As part of our coverage of national Food Safety Education month we publish the following column from STOP Foodborne Illness. This time of year food lovers’

By STOP Foodborne Illness

/ 15 Sep 2020

Safe methods for canning and garden produce preservation for novices

CoMMentary If you’re anything like me, the COVID-19 pandemic has left you with a lot of extra time around the house. For me and many others, this has

By Jonan Pilet

/ 5 Aug 2020

Safe methods for canning and garden produce preservation for novices

Health council wants law on ‘cottage’ foods clarified to protect the public

North Dakota health officials want state legislators to clarify rules about so-called cottage foods because of concerns about botulism poisoning. The State Health Council, which includes two state senators,

By Coral Beach

/ 31 Oct 2019

Health council wants law on ‘cottage’ foods clarified to protect the public

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home canning

Home canning season is here: Follow safe practices to avoid botulism and other foodborne illnesses

The importance of safe home canning: Avoiding the dangers of improper practices

Montana: Keep dark kitchens in the light

Study reveals botulism impact in Italy

Penn State Extension offers live webinar canning classes

Suspected botulism death prompts warning about home-canned food

Studies stress botulism education in Romania and Italy

Researchers look at 60 years of botulism data in Ukraine

Alert in Colorado warns people to be aware of botulism risks; 5 sick

STOP shines a light under the baskets and benches at farmers markets

Safe methods for canning and garden produce preservation for novices

Health council wants law on ‘cottage’ foods clarified to protect the public

Your Support Protects Public Health